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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.42, 952.99 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.42, 952.99 and 395.88 is: 546.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.42 : 952.99 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.42/952.99 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.42x = 952.99 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.42x = 377,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,269.68/690.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.44

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